Congratulatory
adjective
Expressing good wishes or praise to someone because of an achievement.
She sent a congratulatory note on his academic success.

Often appears as...
- congratulatory note
- congratulatory message
adjective
Expressing good wishes or praise to someone because of an achievement.
She sent a congratulatory note on his academic success.

Often appears as...
- congratulatory note
- congratulatory message
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Positive Context
Use 'congratulatory' in positive situations to show happiness for someone else's success.

Her congratulatory speech highlighted the team's hard work.
Formal Occasions
'Congratulatory' is suitable for formal and respectful settings, like work or ceremonies.

The mayor's congratulatory remarks to the award winners were heartfelt.
Genuine Praise
Express sincere praise; 'congratulatory' should not sound sarcastic or forced.

He received a congratulatory letter that praised his genuine efforts.
Positive Context
Use 'congratulatory' in positive situations to show happiness for someone else's success.

Her congratulatory speech highlighted the team's hard work.
Formal Occasions
'Congratulatory' is suitable for formal and respectful settings, like work or ceremonies.

The mayor's congratulatory remarks to the award winners were heartfelt.
Genuine Praise
Express sincere praise; 'congratulatory' should not sound sarcastic or forced.

He received a congratulatory letter that praised his genuine efforts.
Positive Context
Use 'congratulatory' in positive situations to show happiness for someone else's success.

Her congratulatory speech highlighted the team's hard work.
Formal Occasions
'Congratulatory' is suitable for formal and respectful settings, like work or ceremonies.

The mayor's congratulatory remarks to the award winners were heartfelt.
Genuine Praise
Express sincere praise; 'congratulatory' should not sound sarcastic or forced.

He received a congratulatory letter that praised his genuine efforts.
Video examples
Boy To Man PIPE National...
clan celebrates his bravery by showering him with white talc powder and placing coins on his forehead as a congratulatory gesture now it is the party's turn to be beaten
Video examples
Boy To Man PIPE National...
clan celebrates his bravery by showering him with white talc powder and placing coins on his forehead as a congratulatory gesture now it is the party's turn to be beaten
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Quote examples
Brooks Koepka
American Athlete
Anytime you can get some congratulatory - anything said or the guys waiting around the green - that's always nice. You're out here so many weeks a year, and sometimes away from your family, and the tour kind of becomes your family. So when you have these guys hanging around, it's special.

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Shraddha Kapoor
Indian Actress
After 'Aashiqui 2,' I have been receiving congratulatory calls and messages from people, and they are showering me with praises. I am happy that the film connected with the hearts of the masses.

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Kat Edmonson
American Musician
Few things parallel the bonding that occurs post-performance when congratulatory remarks are awarded, regrets are confessed, and gossip is exchanged.

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Jimmy Carter
American President
I have been very interested and intrigued and congratulatory toward President Bush and his paintings.

Quote examples
Brooks Koepka
American Athlete
Anytime you can get some congratulatory - anything said or the guys waiting around the green - that's always nice. You're out here so many weeks a year, and sometimes away from your family, and the tour kind of becomes your family. So when you have these guys hanging around, it's special.

Quote examples
Shraddha Kapoor
Indian Actress
After 'Aashiqui 2,' I have been receiving congratulatory calls and messages from people, and they are showering me with praises. I am happy that the film connected with the hearts of the masses.

Quote examples
Kat Edmonson
American Musician
Few things parallel the bonding that occurs post-performance when congratulatory remarks are awarded, regrets are confessed, and gossip is exchanged.

Quote examples
Jimmy Carter
American President
I have been very interested and intrigued and congratulatory toward President Bush and his paintings.

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